May 2016

Feisty Fiesta Fish Tacos

This healthy twist on fish tacos saves both time and calories by skipping the deep frying. A refreshing combination of grapefruit and cilantro makes this slaw bright and tangy. Avocados give these tacos a touch of creaminess. Recipe Notes: Prep Time: About 30 minutes Makes 4 servings Dairy free Nut free Ingredients: 24 ounces tilapia […]

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Beyond the Icon

  The parking lot of Rock Bridge High School was filled to capacity on April 15, as students, faculty and members of the press rushed into the building. Two black SUVs were parked in front of the school, and one of their occupants was the center of all this attention. A group of high schoolers

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Selfie Time

“You yourself, as much as anybody in the entire universe, deserve your love and affection.” – The Buddha Self-compassion is giving yourself compassion when you feel unlovable, inadequate or just plain awful. There are times when self-compassion feels miles away, out of sight and certainly out of mind. At these times having self-compassion, self-kindness, care

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Strong Woman: Kate Gray

  Photos by Anthony Jinson Kate Gray is an assistant professor of graphic design at Stephens College, where she has been teaching since 2007. Originally from Texas, Kate has her degree in advertising art and spent over 10 years in New Mexico before moving to Missouri. Since her first day at Stephens College, Kate has

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10 Places Around Mid-Missouri to Tie the Knot

  Recently Engaged? Check out this list of 10 popular wedding venues in and around Columbia.   Alpine Park & Gardens, Columbia, 573-443-7106  Blue Bell Farm, Fayette, 314-220-7120 Les Bourgeois, Rocheport, 573-698-3401 Columbia Country Club, Columbia, 573-449-4115 Country Club of Missouri, Columbia, 573-449-7201 Kimball Ballroom, Stephens College, Columbia, 573-876-7257 Serenity Valley Winery, Millersburg, 573-642-6958 Stoney

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Unbound Enthusiasm

  Over the course of a perfect weekend at the end of April, the first chapter of Columbia’s newest arts festival, the Unbound Book Festival, unfolded. Like all good openings, there were twists and turns, drama, laughter and heroes galore. Happily, there wasn’t a villain in sight, but there were many, many happy readers (and

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Summer Fashion

Downtown Rocheport on a top down kind of day with some uptown fashion.  hair and makeup by blanc studio styled by binghams, girl boutique,white house black market, La Di Da Children’s Boutique and Mavin Boutique Comfort and style with major cool factor. This section is full of inspiration for your summer wardrobe. And perhaps even

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